Document 1050
 DOCN  M94A1050
 TI    Art coalition.
 DT    9412
 AU    Stover B; Arthur R; Los Angeles County University of Southern California
       Medical; Center.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(2):220 (abstract no. PB0892). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94371525
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To humanize the clinic environment in which AIDS patients are
       treated--create a bridge to the community for HIV/AIDS
       education--empower the artists to create long term goals that promote
       confidence and self esteem to enhance quality of life. METHODS: A
       loosley formed group of people whose lives have been impacted by
       HIV/AIDS, they volunteer their time because they care about human life.
       They operate under and are part of the Volunteer Services Department of
       the Medical Center. This program empowers patients to take an active
       role in living with HIV/AIDS. RESULTS: The efforts have resulted in
       quarterly art shows that have transformed the three story HIV/AIDS
       Clinic into an art gallery. The work is on display continuously and is
       enjoyed by patients, staff and the public. Some works have been sold and
       the participants who are patients, and the staff are enjoying a better
       quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: We can document that patients at end stage
       have actually gained weight and taken on a new interest in living since
       their participation in this program. Other patients have gained a new
       sense of worth and rediscovered talents that they can now share with
       others. Some are discovering pride in leadership qualities. Staff
       benefits from sharing the patients' interests in a positive way.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  *Art  Health Education
       Human  Quality of Life  Self Concept  MEETING ABSTRACT

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